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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.38, 1,766.19 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.38, 1,766.19 and 397.35 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.38 : 1,766.19 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.38/1,766.19 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.38x = 1,766.19 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.38x = 701,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,795.60/1,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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